The design of modern furniture can be divided into two conditional categories, one of which will be frame, and the other - panel. Often, pipes of various thicknesses, colors and configurations are used as the basis for frame furniture. The most convenient option for such solutions is the joker system. Using it, you can make furniture for any situation. An important and useful characteristic of this method is the absence of the need to use complex tools during assembly. A closer look at the Joker system will give you a complete understanding of the features and functions of these products.
Modular System Capabilities
Its main element is a chrome-plated pipe called the Joker. The system acquired its name due to the ability to be combined with various functional components. An example would be:
connectors;
adapters;
hinges;
wheels;
locks;
retainers
And this is not a complete list of various accessories that are adapted for this system. Thanks to additional components that easily connect the Joker pipe system, the assembly procedure for such furniture is not difficult. Therefore, the analogy with a card joker, capable of taking on any guise, was applied in the name.
A different base is attached to the base of the joker frames, which can be made of plastic or chipboard, glass surfaces are also easily built in: ordinary, tinted or mirror. For this reason, the possibilities of the joker system are practically unlimited.
Materials of components and parameters
The pipes that form the basis of frame structures are made of steel, and the outer layer is covered with a chrome coating. Given that the inner surface of the pipe does not have a protective layer, such furniture is not suitable for rooms with high humidity. The diameter of the chrome-plated pipe of the Joker system complex is divided into four types, the size of which is 10 mm, 25 mm, 32 mm and 50 mm, respectively.
The product with a diameter of 25 mm is in the greatest demand, and a size of three meters has been chosen as the standard for the length of these pipes. In addition, the basic package of the frame structure includes various locks, which are presented in the form of fasteners for pipes inJoker system. They are made of aluminum and assembled with special screws. For assembly work, the screw heads have hexagon recesses for the appropriate keys. The working screws are designed for a 6 mm key, and the auxiliary screws are 3 mm and 4 mm, respectively.
Optional accessories
The Joker modular system also includes a number of accessories. These are consoles. They are made from silumin. So called aluminum alloy with a high silicon content. Also auxiliary elements include decorative caps, which are made of chrome-plated plastic. There are also tabs in the set designed to fix shelves, horizontal and vertical planes. Fasteners and accessories of the Joker are distinguished by high aesthetic characteristics.
These frame structures are highly appreciated in the trading floors of various companies. Here they use this idea to create all kinds of showcases that are distinguished by excellent visibility and visual appeal. In addition, designers use the Joker system to create cabinet furniture models, and in some cases, upholstered furniture compositions are placed on this basis.
Dignity
First of all, it should be noted that the joker fastening system has become widespread today, and this indicates its availability. The design price has reasonable limits and is affordable for most consumers, as the reviews say. Ease of assembly allows installation by craftsmen,with only basic knowledge. And the set of necessary tools includes only a pipe cutter and a small set of hexagons.
Separately, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the joker fastening system is not tied to certain standards. In the reviews, people note that modular products easily acquire any geometric shape. Thus, furniture rows can be made for a room of any size and configuration. As a result, the room acquires a presentable appearance that resonates with different styles. Among other things, reviews note that the bearing capacity of such structures is 60 kilograms per linear meter, and this is quite a considerable value. The construction is really solid and reliable.
Assembly Features
Any composition created with the help of a joker fastening system basically has a frame made of pipes. It is a supporting base, which is held by collapsible fasteners. The operating conditions of each individual composition impose individual requirements. For this reason, the calculation of the length of the spans and the number of connections used must comply with the requirements of the expected load. The strength and quality of connections should be regulated.
Data collection
First of all, you need to establish the exact dimensions of the room at the place where the furniture is to be installed. The next step is to calculate the dimensions of the product. Thus, the future dimensions of the components are specified. If there is no experience in sketching or spatial imagination is poorly developed, it is recommended to consider options for similar structures installed in rooms of a similar shape and size. Such a review will allow you to note all the strengths and weaknesses when drawing up your own design.
Drawing up a working sketch
When a general design model is chosen that satisfies all requirements, a sketch is made on paper indicating the exact dimensions. Further, having such a sketch in front of your eyes, you can accurately calculate the number of necessary elements. It is important to take into account that horizontal pipes, especially those that are long, carry a greater load than vertical ones. For this reason, in such places it is worth using pipes with thicker walls. This, of course, will increase the cost of the structure, but will provide the necessary rigidity and increase the load-bearing capacity.
When the model is assembled, it will be impossible to distinguish which racks have thicker walls. Also, using the sketch, calculate the number and configuration of the required fasteners, set the required number of plugs and tabs. Having on hand accurate data on each type of necessary elements, you can go to the store and purchase a joker mounting system.
